Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2543: Relating to universal representation; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2543 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to universal representation; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Andrea Valderrama (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Jules Walters (Democratic), Susan McLain (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic), Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Judicial Department for purposes of transfer to the Oregon State Bar for purposes of use by the Legal Services Program to provide legal services to individuals on immigration matters. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jules Walters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Nathan Sosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Thuy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.